BOOSTED BUNNY: Triple-Carb Turbo Hakosuka '72 Nissan Skyline Period-Correct JDM Classic | EP29

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2023
  • He meticulously transformed his Hako into a Hot Wheels legend-an authentic JDM classic that captures the 70s and 80s era of Japanese tuning. The outcome: a 1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT Hakosuka boasting period-correct features, including a vintage Cartech intercooler, AiResearch turbo, L28 inline-six engine and triple Mikuni Solex carburetors with the first Rocket Bunny body kit in the US rolling on stretched Toyo R888R Proxes and Racing Service Watanabe R-Series wheels. Air Force veteran Roy de Guzman invites Nicole to experience the right-hand-drive manual and its snappy OS Giken racing clutch with a cruise around suburban Las Vegas.
    MORE ABOUT ROY:
    United States Air Force veteran Roy de Guzman was stationed at Yokota Air Base when he acquired his Hakosuka. As a member of Team Wild Cards, Roy frequents JDM car shows and meets around Nevada and Southern California, snatching multiple awards throughout the years and various liveries of his beloved Skyline.
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  • @RoysHakosuka
    @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому +411

    Such an honor to work with Nicole Johnson and her talented crew! I couldn’t be happier with the video!!! You really captured my little Hako and left me wanting more! Thank you so much!!!

    • @terrywbreedlove
      @terrywbreedlove 8 місяців тому +8

      Such a cool build

    • @mrzinky9620
      @mrzinky9620 8 місяців тому +6

      Roy- add more acceleration pump to your carbs and you won't have to ease them on (Make the accel Jets bigger, possibly add pump volume)

    • @mikecerda7228
      @mikecerda7228 8 місяців тому +4

      What is your hot wheels car called and where do I get one? Badass car congrats .

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +32

      Thank you for the opportunity to drive this little beast! We had so much fun shooting this and getting to know you! And most of all... THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! 🇺🇸 WE LOVE OUR VETERANS!

    • @jeffconley819
      @jeffconley819 8 місяців тому +8

      Hey Roy super nice car .my son and I REALLY enjoyed your stories.
      Currently he is a staff Sargent in USAF at Hurlburt . He hoping to pcs to Japan when the op is available .
      We are Datsun people having owned many 240’s and a few 510.
      But your car is in a class by itself.
      Can you tell me the engine builder again. I may want to build another engine but don’t want to use rebello. Thanks again Roy .

  • @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur
    @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur 8 місяців тому +120

    this dude SHOULD be your co-host. You together are such amazing story tellers. He is so at ease and really knows how to let you bounce ideas off off him.
    Love it. I would love to see you both travel to Japan.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +16

      We're so glad you enjoyed watching...thank you!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому +21

      You hear that @nicolejohnsondetour Japan road trip! 🇯🇵🗾
      🚗💨💨 🚙💨💨

    • @drdesmo8489
      @drdesmo8489 7 місяців тому +1

      Detour Japan 🇯🇵 yeee haaa

    • @kopronko
      @kopronko 7 місяців тому

      @@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Thank you, you are excellent Tooo 😀

    • @travisswanson3449
      @travisswanson3449 6 місяців тому +1

      はい日本リヤド旅行
      ( Yes Japan road trip )
      I had to, it seemed fitting, haha.

  • @jiggy1992
    @jiggy1992 8 місяців тому +19

    A co-worker of my father's company rode the Kenmeri Skyline, which came out after Hakosuka, and he took me on many rides when I was a kid. My dad drove a Z432 and a Mitsubishi Galant GTO.

  • @Johnny-tt8zc
    @Johnny-tt8zc 8 місяців тому +51

    Love this channel because Nicole absolutely loves all things automotive. She can’t hide that.
    I didn’t know the skyline went that far back. Also, thank you Nicole and your team for reaching out to Lynn about the cobra. Have a peaceful week. 🎄

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому +6

      Glad you liked the video and my car! Thank you!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +5

      We appreciate that!! So glad you enjoyed watching!!

  • @georgekozak8035
    @georgekozak8035 7 місяців тому +16

    Nicole - I love your enthusiasm, your knowledge, your expertise, and hour ability to bond with these car owners. Roy is so cool and so easy-going!

  • @twc-projects
    @twc-projects 8 місяців тому +24

    So impressed with you Nicole. Not only do you know your stuff, but you always do your homework and come prepared. And you're so engaging with your featured guests; so respectful. Not to mention how well you can drive girl. 👍👍👍❤

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому +4

      She really did her homework and really went out of her way to get to know me and my car! Thanks for watching!

    • @twc-projects
      @twc-projects 8 місяців тому +2

      @RoysHakosuka Thank you so much for sharing your passion and hard work with Nicole so that us viewers could experience something and someone so unique. Shukufuku.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much!! We appreciate that!!

  • @davewhite9306
    @davewhite9306 8 місяців тому +2

    Well that's right up my street, proper old school fun 🙂

  • @tomhorne6172
    @tomhorne6172 8 місяців тому +6

    It's built into her... She is a driver. She just knows! She seems to know how figure out anything she drives. Okay, Nicole...you are simply amazing.

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому

      She really is! Most people are pretty intimidated to drive this car for different reasons but her confidence and capability shined through!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much..that's very nice!!

  • @chuck6318
    @chuck6318 7 місяців тому +8

    I used to teach car control. Women always always always learned quicker (better) then men. And this car owner clearly knew how to explain the car. Perfect.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  7 місяців тому

      We appreciate your comment!! Thank you for watching!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 7 місяців тому

      So true! Even on the firing line, more often than not!

  • @The_Repair_Shop
    @The_Repair_Shop 8 місяців тому +7

    Whoa, what a cool Unicorn. All of the owners you meet are as unique as their builds. Enjoyed watching him smile as you cruised around making "all the turbo noises". Thanks again, Nicole, for another fantastic episode!

  • @666louis
    @666louis 8 місяців тому +6

    Very likeable owner, loved the story he told about the purchase process.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому

      Yes...we totally agree!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 7 місяців тому +3

      Thanks! I wish we could’ve told the whole story! There was actually a 3rd car that pulled up after the Escalade! 4 more guys got out with for a total of 11 walking slowly towards me and my friend Chris who drove me there. It was quite intimidating!

  • @34Media
    @34Media 8 місяців тому +6

    so jealous ! grew up driving and drifting dattos as a kid. dream car right there thanks so much to the owner amazing job

  • @jonathangehman4005
    @jonathangehman4005 7 місяців тому +4

    I dig that car SOO MUCH. As a MOPAR guy I like the '68 Dodge Super Bee lookalike grill but also appreciate the iconic Japanese interpretation of a early 70s sport coupe. Just a winner all around

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  7 місяців тому +1

      Awesome...we're glad you like it!! Thanks so much for watching!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 7 місяців тому

      Old School MOPAR ROCK all day!!! I completely get how you feel!

  • @jimcabezola3051
    @jimcabezola3051 8 місяців тому +3

    "Holy shumanee!" I've only seen two Hakosuka's here on O'ahu; I love it! Mahalo for your infectious enthusiasm!

  • @halfpolecat278
    @halfpolecat278 18 днів тому +1

    The Hako is by far the most beautiful car (IMO). I’ve still never seen one in person but love everything about them.

  • @quilo63
    @quilo63 7 місяців тому +5

    One of my favorite cars of all time!

  • @paralyse78
    @paralyse78 8 місяців тому +4

    Could listen to that all day and all night. I want an R32 but this is amaze.

  • @stelitejet
    @stelitejet 7 місяців тому +2

    That brings back memories of my first car... A 1981 2000 GT Turbo skyline limited edition... L20et motor sounds so similar to that... Loved that car ❤

  • @trackuza
    @trackuza 7 місяців тому +2

    I got a story like this when I lived in Japan for 10 years as well with my R34 GT-R VSpec, I was one of the only Wangan Runner that was american in Japan... Getting my car back in July 2025 after waiting since 2011. Max speed 362kph.

  • @chrisbike77
    @chrisbike77 8 місяців тому +3

    ...& now we have a new clutch Saint: Holy Shoemini.....thx 4 the great talks ,insight , smiles & rolling coaching from Roy 👏👏👍 not just complimenting ,telling it as it is.....🕶️👍✌️

  • @waynerice9836
    @waynerice9836 8 місяців тому +12

    I just love the owners you bring to us with this series. They are such a diverse and fascinating group of people and Roy was no exception. Very cool! This was a driver's car for sure.

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому +2

      Thank you! Nicole was great and extremely knowledgeable, yet was very open to learn more about this genre! I love ALL cars, me and this old girl just happened to cross paths at the right place at the right time.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +1

      We're so happy you enjoyed watching...much appreciated!!!

  • @cyclesingsleep
    @cyclesingsleep 8 місяців тому +6

    FANTASTIC...quirky is waaaay Cool ...Nicole is the cake ...Roy's passion and story telling are it's icing!!!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +1

      We're so glad you like it!! Thank you for watching!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому +1

      You hear that Nicole! I’m as cool as ice-ing! Love it! 😅

  • @lesterah1
    @lesterah1 8 місяців тому +3

    Looks like you are having fun, right hand drive is fun to drive, did it a lot in England .. Love your facial expressions .Love your adventures.. . God Bless

  • @kantemirovskaya1lightninga30
    @kantemirovskaya1lightninga30 8 місяців тому +3

    I've said it before... I am so jealous Nicole and also so happy you did this car justice. what a vehicle.... this car reminds me of an old neighbors boyfriends racing Porsche when I lived in Germany in the 80's.... stainless floors and the clutch...not a mm of forgiveness...

  • @cheezyridr
    @cheezyridr 8 місяців тому +30

    holy moly, among all the bangers you've done, this one ranks VERY close to the top!!! sooo many cool details, so much nuance, and so much japanese flavor. the guy isn't even japanese, but still respected them enough to pay homage to their car culture. this episode could have been twice as long, and it would never have gotten boring. also, i always love it when car owners get surprised by how well you understand their car, and adapt to it. thanks for another great episode!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому +5

      So glad you liked the video and my car! Thanks!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much for watching!!

    • @jeffconley819
      @jeffconley819 8 місяців тому +4

      @@NicoleJohnsonsDetourI swear you channel is one of my all time favorite . Your enthusiasm and knowledge is awesome. Thanks for shows cars like this👍👍👍

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +1

      @@jeffconley819 Thank you and you're welcome!

  • @danwebber9494
    @danwebber9494 7 місяців тому +2

    My goal is to finish my garage project and have Nicole come and drive it. No pressure.

  • @quinoa13
    @quinoa13 8 місяців тому +3

    I am absolutely in love with how the turbo sounds, I’ll take two!

  • @jregulatori4672
    @jregulatori4672 7 місяців тому +4

    I mean this in the most undramic way. But I appreciate a true car enthusiast so much.
    It can't be faked. You have that true authenticity or not. That car rips so hard and the gun is a true fan. That stuff can't be faked on film, it's either you have or not.
    And those Watanabe R's fill me with happiness.
    I had a 240Z with a Maxima diesel crank running a 3.1 stroker on triple Mikuni 45s

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  7 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching..glad you like it!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 7 місяців тому

      Thanks! I really do love this car, and after 17 years of ownership she still blows me away. 😅

  • @lilorbielilorbie2496
    @lilorbielilorbie2496 8 місяців тому +3

    This car kinda reminds me of the Datsun 510 only bigger. Back in the 80's when I worked in the automotive gray market. Every now and then we would get a right hand drive something to make legal for use in the U.S.A. And let me tell you it was like learning how to drive all over again. I'm already looking forward to what ever you drive next.

  • @watanabeisamu1461
    @watanabeisamu1461 8 місяців тому +2

    今日はNISSAN skylineハコスカ愛に敬意を表する
    若い頃に44年式の4ドア skylineGTーRを持っていた
    貴方の skyline GT-R はホイール、ワタナベ製💯good❤
    内装、メーターパネルは当時のエンジン音最高です動画を見て
    若き頃を思い出しました❤嬉しいですね有難うございますJapan🎉💯❤️👍💕

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +1

      We appreciate you watching...thank you so much!! We are glad you enjoyed it!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 7 місяців тому +1

      ありがとう!動画を楽しんでいただけてとても嬉しいです!

    • @watanabeisamu1461
      @watanabeisamu1461 7 місяців тому

      @@RoysHakosuka さん
      NISSAN skylineGTは素晴らしい車ですね。
      動画を見て若き日の想い出がよみがえって嬉しかったです
      NISSAN skylineGTを大切に乗ってください。有難うございます💯❤️👍

  • @Gant209
    @Gant209 8 місяців тому +3

    First...i love how Nicole giggles every time she shifts gears...Second...I'm not a huge fan of imports...but this car just might change my mind. It sounds and looks amazing. Really enjoyed this episode.

  • @The_Riddler21
    @The_Riddler21 8 місяців тому +4

    Hope your having a good weekend, glad seeing you out with a new video

  • @Sleepy_spartan717
    @Sleepy_spartan717 8 місяців тому +4

    This is my kind of car. This and the 33 (unpopular opinion) are my favorite model skylines. This thing looks so engaging to drive. Exactly my type. The challenge of driving it would never get old. I can just imagine the smell of the exhaust and fuel from the carbs. Takes me back to my teens driving an old dual point d15 ef civic hatch back as my first car. Getting in first thing in the morning, exhaust gas billowing from startup and the smell of how rich they run initially 😋😋

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +1

      Great comment!! Thank you for sharing!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 7 місяців тому

      Me too! My newest project is an R33, 4 door sedan!

  • @funkyfurballs1078
    @funkyfurballs1078 8 місяців тому +3

    Thanks Nicole! You couldn't have picked a better car to make me happy!

  • @jeffconley819
    @jeffconley819 8 місяців тому +2

    I’ve had 510’s and now have 240z’s but this make me all quivery. I think I have to build one of these awesome classics.
    Now someone please tell my wife I need a larger garage. 😮😮

    • @michaelbadami8579
      @michaelbadami8579 8 місяців тому

      Wife: He needs a bigger garage for a holiday present. 🎄🎄🎄🎄

  • @TyfoiD75
    @TyfoiD75 7 місяців тому +5

    This was again a really enjoyable video from Nicole... And that car and the owner, both super cool ^^

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  7 місяців тому +1

      We appreciate you watching...glad you enjoyed it!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 7 місяців тому

      Thank you! It was a blast making the video!

  • @tomcolegrove5491
    @tomcolegrove5491 8 місяців тому +4

    What an awesome ride along. Thanks again Nicole for an amazing automotive adventure! More! More! More! We want more!

  • @kana4114
    @kana4114 8 місяців тому +3

    NO MORE THAN 10 POUNDS, STAY TO THE RIGHT! …Holy Shoemany! 😆
    That was a fun video!

  • @blkcoupequattro
    @blkcoupequattro 8 місяців тому +3

    OG Cartech, proper Japanese Hot Rod right there.... Peter Brock is probably the guy most responsible for the Speed Racer Cartoon with his Triumph TR250K design.

  • @jakester455
    @jakester455 8 місяців тому +6

    I recently saw a video that showed you flipping Scooby Doo, and how excited you were! It was awesome. I knew you were a rock crawler but I had no idea about the monster trucks. Please consider doing an episode that tells your story. I think it would be very interesting.

  • @chapel976
    @chapel976 7 місяців тому +3

    UA-cam suggestions brought you a new sub. I’ve loved this car for a decade now.

  • @mridulster
    @mridulster 8 місяців тому +3

    That's indeed a kool car you got there capturing the 70's essence.

  • @rixkafer56
    @rixkafer56 8 місяців тому +3

    Cool car and im a muscle car kinda guy ! No need to act Nicole ... you being you is what we're here for imo😁✌️

  • @ethanbowie3050
    @ethanbowie3050 8 місяців тому +3

    this japnese timeless legend.......i see all the NISMO D.N.A inside. congratulations for this tunned icon 😉

  • @helischorsch9786
    @helischorsch9786 7 місяців тому +3

    Skylines are the most incredible outcome when Nissan let their engineers unleashed…a Japanese diamond, so rare 🙌

  • @ynot5105
    @ynot5105 7 місяців тому +6

    Those rims look really beautiful. Looks like WIDE Minilites to me!

  • @aeriqin8933
    @aeriqin8933 8 місяців тому +3

    1:51 Dino Dale never knew about Hakosuka until he met Roy 😂

  • @Ripperx121
    @Ripperx121 8 місяців тому +3

    Great car! Thank you for your service! My mom was my influence with cars. She always loved German cars and it rubbed off on me big time. I don't think she planned it. But I am thankful I always thru my life spent so much money on cars I couldn't afford to do drugs. 🤪

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much for watching...love the comment!!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! I’ve got a massive soft spot for German cars too!

  • @ynot5105
    @ynot5105 7 місяців тому +7

    I'm repeating myself, but Nicole is a MOST EXCELLENT & NATURAL driver! It's crazy how easy she manages to drive difficult-to-drive cars, as if it's 2nd to nature; what an amazing woman!
    Impressed with the car too, of course!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  7 місяців тому

      Thank you...that's very nice!! We appreciate you watching!!

    • @kopronko
      @kopronko 7 місяців тому

      Amennn !!! ! !!! But , did i miss the data about how much boost/power does this engine makes ? 10pounds ? Thank you 🙂

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  7 місяців тому +1

      @@kopronko Roy hasn't ever had it dyno'ed but an old Japanese tuner friend of his judged it to be about 200-250 hp, so Roy sorta runs with that assumption! As far as boost, it's happiest when it doesn't go over 10lbs.

    • @kopronko
      @kopronko 7 місяців тому

      @@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Thank you dear sister !!! 🙂 Peace with you from old Eu 🙂

  • @davidmancuso2334
    @davidmancuso2334 7 місяців тому +3

    Nice ride. Something different. This is why we build them to suit us. Great car.

  • @GFmanaic
    @GFmanaic 7 місяців тому +4

    Gorgeous car, and I really love the hosts enthusiasm.

  • @samuelhatman8995
    @samuelhatman8995 4 дні тому

    Friday I shared 3 episodes with my band members. You are a hit!!! One of us just bought a mint Boxer S maybe like yours. I had friends in the '80's LA who raced the little Nissans and Datsuns. Third band member raced 914's on local track in the midwest as a hobby. I was a member of a Mustang/Cobra Autocross Club in '72. I saved NOTACAT for the finale. We are all Dads with very precious and vital daughters. We Teared up right on cue! You now have 3 new fans. I am vicariously rich and will likely be the guy who buys the merch. Hey! Bless the work you do. I know the difficulties and commitment to feed a channel. We're all 70ish and refuse to grow old. You help all of us do that!
    Thanks again... Sam '71

  • @agunther08
    @agunther08 8 місяців тому +4

    I know I have commented on this before but its a universal thing in all of your videos. My favorite part always is when the owner realizes Nicole can DRIVE. I mean really DRIVE.
    It cracks me up. I am convinced you can drive anything from an ox cart to the space shuttle. Thanks for the great content again.

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому +1

      It was her attitude and approach to me and the car! She was genuinely interested a great listener and knows how to respond to feedback! Nicole is a great driver!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much...I sincerely appreciate that!!

  • @Und34d_R
    @Und34d_R 8 місяців тому +6

    I'm one of the few to have driven Roy's Hakosuka, and I can attest to it being VERY HARD to get it off the line with his clutch. Well done!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for the comment...we appreciate it!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому +2

      Really!? I think I know this guy! 🤣
      He’s been around a few notable Nissans himself! 👍👍👍

  • @wizardofhyd
    @wizardofhyd 7 місяців тому +2

    Wow this brings back so many memories, growing up with the L28 engine, awesome video!

  • @swizlstik
    @swizlstik 8 місяців тому +6

    I love how your reviews are most often on something almost obscure.

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому

      I’m so glad Nicole and I found each other! I always say “Life’s too short to drive a boring car!”

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому

      We're glad you enjoy watching!!!

  • @ameliopompeo5722
    @ameliopompeo5722 8 місяців тому +5

    Well done Nicole! You really nailed it driving Roy's car as I know first hand how difficult it can be driving a car with the steering on the side that your not accustomed too! And that clutch BITE !! Great story about the GTR history. I never thought it went so far back! Roy you are indeed a great instructor from your background and showed a lot of patience and understanding in helping Nicole drive your car. Another interesting car and owner with a great story of how he kindled his interest for these early GTR's. Keep up with the great work Nicole and thank you for the speedy delivery of my t-shirt and stickers! All top quality too ! A :))

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much!! We're glad you enjoyed watching and love the comments!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому +2

      Thanks! It was great working with Nicole and her crew! The learning curve of this car is quite odd but she got it down as best as I can!

  • @kukko83
    @kukko83 8 місяців тому +7

    I've come to the conclusion, that Nicole is pretty fast in picking up on driving ANY weird to drive car she comes across. Cool Skyline, and a great video as always.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much...I appreciate that!! So glad you enjoyed watching!!

  • @chas4life
    @chas4life 24 дні тому

    Absolutely badass car. And it's so obvious how much Nicole gets into the intricacy and story of this car. Thank you!

  • @jimc793
    @jimc793 7 місяців тому +3

    What a treat! I had just finished watching a video about a Renault 5 Turbo on Iain Tyrrell's channel. It was a car I had no interest in but the video made it interesting. Then this was "next in line" and while I've also never had any interest in the Skyline, I thought this was fascinating. Roy, the vehicle you've created is absolutely badass! That motor, the componentry, the love (and incredible attention to detail) you've put into it, absolutely amazing and congrats to Nicole for being the best student on the clutch take-up. Thank you Roy for your service in the USAF and as a weapons instructor.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  7 місяців тому +1

      Ahhhh!!! You had me at Renault! ua-cam.com/video/yC8nkoMb3SM/v-deo.html Thanks for checking out the Hako! Hope you will stick around.. we have so much fun over here exploring different vehicles!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 7 місяців тому

      Thank you for the kind words! I love building this car and it was an honor to serve the people of America.

  • @JulianJacobs100
    @JulianJacobs100 8 місяців тому +3

    Nicole, Awesome. it’s always worth the wait for your latest video. 👍😎

  • @donparker1823
    @donparker1823 8 місяців тому +3

    Love my Air Force vets. This was super cool Nicole. Thanks.

  • @keithosterkamp6207
    @keithosterkamp6207 5 місяців тому +1

    Another amazing find. He is so right. It definitely is how it makes you feel. The whole experience! Such an amazing story and homage and reverence to an amazing car and a culture that it sprang from. I believe he was and still is an amazing instructor. Thanks for your service as well. Nicole thanks for taking us along for another awesome ride.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  5 місяців тому

      Thank you for another nice comment!! We appreciate your continued support of our channel. We're so glad you enjoyed watching this episode!!

  • @makattak88
    @makattak88 8 місяців тому +9

    This is my first time watching an episode of Detour, and it was awesome!! This car is so cool and Roy was even cooler! Watching Nicole figure out how to drive his Hako was fantastic. Great episode. 10/10

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +2

      Awesome....thank you so much for watching!!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому +1

      We’re so glad you liked it! Nicole did me and my Hako justice! I can’t thank her and her crew enough!

    • @makattak88
      @makattak88 8 місяців тому

      @@RoysHakosuka The opportunity to see your creative insight, attention to detail and loyalty to keeping the Skyline legit is admirable. Thank you for sharing it with us!! I’m especially tickled being a HotWheels fanatic since I was a child. So cool, man.

    • @janusu
      @janusu 7 місяців тому +1

      You're in for a treat if you go through her catalog of posts, then. They're all of high caliber.

  • @beachboardfan9544
    @beachboardfan9544 7 місяців тому +3

    Get this man a youtube channel!

  • @user-dg4yx4zg5l
    @user-dg4yx4zg5l 8 місяців тому +3

    What a small world!! I hung out with Roy during my time in 'Vegas, he took me for a couple of fast rides in the Hako! An experience not to be missed. I hope he showed you the illustrated portrait (no computer, hand drawn) I did of his car. One of my best. Roy's a great guy; So cool you featured him!! Respect! 😎👍

    • @Und34d_R
      @Und34d_R 8 місяців тому

      😳😳😳

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +1

      How nice!! We appreciate your comment and glad you enjoyed watching!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому

      Steve! So nice you chimed in! Gosh how I wish that illustration you made was in my hands! It’s a long story why I don’t have it but how I wish I did! Thank you so much for doing that for me during such strange times and I wish you all the best! Nicole next time we talk remind me to tell you about this amazing guy!

  • @richardelliott8352
    @richardelliott8352 7 місяців тому +2

    nice to see a guy getting so much enjoyment from his machine, and by extension, being a part of the culture around it. this is spectator stuff only for me, I'm a little too tall for Japanese iron, and most other makes for that matter , since other manufacturers learned from the Japanese cars that they could save about three inches of costly interior space and nobody would notice.
    I am a firm believer in small and light performance cars, but family cars made into performance cars just seem to me like there wasn't a lot of first choices, even if that is not the reality.

  • @drdesmo8489
    @drdesmo8489 7 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for the top spec video here,Damn you’re good. Roy you made some sweet choices on the Hako, harmony to the ears.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  7 місяців тому +2

      And we thank you for watching..we're so glad you enjoyed!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Sometimes I miss the sound of wide open throttle going through the velocity stacks, but it does make do for a distinctive choice in induction. 👍

    • @drdesmo8489
      @drdesmo8489 7 місяців тому

      @@RoysHakosuka
      Sure does, those sounds never gets old.
      Than you from 🇨🇦

  • @2BugsandaBack
    @2BugsandaBack 8 місяців тому +3

    Way back in about 1983 or so, one of my teachers at school had a Skyline just like this one. I don't remember all the details other than it being a metallic grey colour but I do remember him saying it was fuel injected. This was in the UK when older japanese cars were extremely rare because they had all mostly dissolved by then. I never realised at the time what a special car it was.

  • @black_n5492
    @black_n5492 7 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful car, awesome build path, super cool owner and Nicole's interviewing skills. Everything from the history, to the story of purchasing the car and all the little tidbits of information and personality were just perfect.

  • @garyseaton4619
    @garyseaton4619 8 місяців тому +2

    It's an extreme pleasure to watch this video. That car is amazing... Thank you, Roy and Nicole...

  • @davidthompson245
    @davidthompson245 8 місяців тому +3

    Kudos Nicole, this was a goodie!.

  • @jdmbandarelos1310
    @jdmbandarelos1310 8 місяців тому +3

    You get me with every JDM but as a Nissan owner this car is a spacial one!!!! Great car, cooler owner and a great Video, thanks Nicole!

  • @dbnpoldermans4120
    @dbnpoldermans4120 8 місяців тому +2

    I also have a sports clutch. I stall it when I am not concentrated and/or have loud music on. The it drives so sweet when I am on the throttle. Really fast shifts

  • @roge1105
    @roge1105 8 місяців тому +1

    Holy shumani! Lol that must have been quite the experience. Another great episode

  • @BurmaJ
    @BurmaJ 7 місяців тому +3

    Wow what a project! The tire stretch and camber seem in contrast to the rest of the car but wowee!

  • @patcaza6166
    @patcaza6166 8 місяців тому +3

    FAAACK !
    stealing that one
    one exceptional ride, another passionate car afficionado, another great episode ✌

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it...thank you for watching!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому

      Yes! You caught that! Everytime one of our guys in the Wild⭐️Cards changes or does something new to our cars we eventually say “Faaakit” when we know we just have to do it no matter what it takes. But we still try our best to execute whatever idea we come with in the best way possible! 👍

  • @maya00795
    @maya00795 8 місяців тому +2

    Awesome...... Nissan skyline hakosuka...... Greetings from india 🇮🇳🤠🤠🤩🤩🤘🏻🙌

  • @ashylarry1589
    @ashylarry1589 7 місяців тому +3

    OH MA LAWD! How frikken happy were you Nicole? 😆 I’m happy for you. That’s like a dream to me. I’m a Skyline 🥜 Awesome vid 👊🏽

  • @janusu
    @janusu 7 місяців тому +3

    That generation Skyline body style is my favorite. And I generally prefer naturally aspirated, but I've got to admit that turbo sounds sick! Beautiful work, Roy! And Nicole, I appreciate your honesty when something is new or unfamiliar to you. Best way to learn! You're a legit car person and your extensive knowledge about cars and how to handle them clearly comes through. It's always a joy to watch your channel.

  • @violinmiata
    @violinmiata 7 місяців тому +2

    What an impressive car and wonderful owner. Really want to see him talk more about the car! There has to be more tales to tell!!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  7 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for watching!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 7 місяців тому +1

      Maybe we could do a “revisted” or “more of” episode in the future! Glad you liked it! 😅

  • @70ronin54
    @70ronin54 8 місяців тому +2

    Amazing car, love those noises. I am converting to sidedrafts on my old Toyota and just hearing this car made me even happier with my choice

  • @nrvous309
    @nrvous309 8 місяців тому +4

    Absolutely perfect build!

  • @chuckpierce3084
    @chuckpierce3084 8 місяців тому +5

    Another great episode Nicole, I'm not a JDM guy, but love to see folks that love their cars and that is what your channel is about The turbo sounds were great!!

  • @markcorboy8528
    @markcorboy8528 7 місяців тому +2

    What an amazing avenue to explore as a car enthusiast. A captivating experience. Thanks once again.

  • @SHOdown13
    @SHOdown13 7 місяців тому +2

    Great video. That car is amazingly cool. Roy is pretty chill in his story telling.

  • @billtancordo8761
    @billtancordo8761 7 місяців тому +3

    Thanks Nicole for making this video. It’s great to get a little more history on these Japanese cars. Also great job on driving a right hand drive carbureted turbocharged car.👍

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for watching...we're glad you enjoyed it!!

  • @marcusbeau
    @marcusbeau 8 місяців тому +4

    you can never have too much fun, or present such amazing gear head material = good work, keep up the great content // ps, you bring out the best in your guest car owners; holy shumany left hand shifting and lane awareness, holy shumany indeed; he interviewed you also, he is no fool being in the company of racing royalty

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому +2

      She really did! It was a pleasure working with her and her team!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you..that's very nice!! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!

  • @puzzled9012
    @puzzled9012 8 місяців тому +2

    Happy to see a Turbo car, also shout out to all the vets.

  • @berponteberponte3231
    @berponteberponte3231 8 місяців тому +2

    You are so Honest on your videos, so real, love it, thank to Roy, he knows his numbers!!!!

  • @dillpickle7468
    @dillpickle7468 8 місяців тому +3

    Great video! The owner seems like such a nice guy!

  • @フラペゴモデル
    @フラペゴモデル 8 місяців тому +12

    Beautifully prepared car with many amazing details.
    I really enjoyed this episode.....Oh BTW, you had excellent control over the racing clutch Nicole👌👍🏁

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 8 місяців тому +5

      She honestly was really good understanding how odd but fun this car is! So glad you liked the video!

    • @フラペゴモデル
      @フラペゴモデル 8 місяців тому +5

      @@RoysHakosuka I recently converted a Aoshima 1/32nd. scale Skyline model kit into a slot car. Now the temptation is very great to build your car as a slot car☺.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому +5

      Thank you...I appreciate that!! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

    • @PiDsPagePrototypes
      @PiDsPagePrototypes 8 місяців тому +4

      ​@@フラペゴモデルNot just the clutch, Nicole's one of the few Automotive UA-camrs who doesn't yank on the gear selector like she's trying to pull it out of the chassis, Nicole is more pull and let it travel at it's own speed and go in smooth, which is far less upsetting to the chassis and grip when you pull a gear mid-corner.

    • @フラペゴモデル
      @フラペゴモデル 8 місяців тому +4

      @@PiDsPagePrototypes I totally agree with you! One of the keys to good (race) driving is smoothness, and this most certainly applies to the use of the brake and accelerator pedals. On the street, braking and accelerating are done at relatively low levels compared to the vehicle's capability. The tire's traction limits are rarely maxed out. Sure, you can romp on the throttle and spin the tires at a light, or slam on the brakes and slide the car a little, but its very easy to bring the car back under control because the amount of traction you need versus what you have is quite low. In other words, you back way off and you're usually right back in control.
      In the rain, or especially the snow, you know you have to be much gentler and smoother with the brakes and with the accelerator. If you lose control on a wet or snowy surface, it can be much harder to regain control. There is much less traction to work with.
      Braking and accelerating when racing on a road race course, even when dry, is treated something like driving on a wet surface gently and smoothly. Braking and accelerating are used in conjunction with the corners you brake going into them and accelerate coming out of them. Because the objective is to have the car moving as fast as possible through the corner, the tires will be utilizing most of the available traction. The driver must be very smooth with the use of the brakes going into the corner and the accelerator coming out of the corner. A sharp change in braking or power at these points will upset the car's traction balance just as quickly as if you were driving on ice. Working within the last 1% of traction means there is no reserve to call upon to gain control of the car back. Even the pros very rarely recover a car that has lost control. It's not because they don't know how, it's because there's no traction left to work with. It is imperative to learn how to be consistently smooth in braking and accelerating on a road course. (I'll stop here, although I could go on for ages about this subject...😊😉)

  • @billhacks
    @billhacks 8 місяців тому +2

    Yet another awesome car and great video. Best car show out there. Thank you.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому

      Thank you...all of us here at Detour sincerely appreciate that!! We're glad you enjoyed watching!

  • @hbrc3867
    @hbrc3867 7 місяців тому +2

    So incredibly cool !
    Thank you for showing this car.

  • @mfl950
    @mfl950 8 місяців тому +3

    Another great episode , impressive driving skills with instant clutch and rhd manual , your genuine enthusiasm always fun to watch , your channel deserves more success

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому

      We're so glad you enjoyed watching. Thank you for your support!!

  • @marvlombard887
    @marvlombard887 8 місяців тому +4

    The Turbo Sounds🔥👏🏾

  • @michaelabrams1244
    @michaelabrams1244 8 місяців тому +2

    Hotrodders may have language barriers, but that's it. We're the same. Love the pure culture - no hype, just the car history, personality, and character. That must have been like a time warp combined with a trip to Japan. Kudos to Roy for such a fantastic balance of period correct and creativity. Another great video Nicole. Thanks for sharing!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for watching..we're glad you enjoyed it!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! I love and continue to build and improve this car. I’m very lucky to have her.

    • @michaelabrams1244
      @michaelabrams1244 7 місяців тому

      @@RoysHakosuka And thank you for your service to our country/my family!

  • @stewarts8597
    @stewarts8597 7 місяців тому +2

    Wow thats an amazing build. Some serious skill, knowledge and passion went into it and it shows. Well done

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  7 місяців тому

      Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!!

    • @RoysHakosuka
      @RoysHakosuka 7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! It took a lot of great minds to make this real, I’m so lucky to have met such great people!

  • @adamsyaseen2334
    @adamsyaseen2334 7 місяців тому +3

    Brilliant work of art 👌 tastefully done

  • @Android-vk8yh
    @Android-vk8yh 7 місяців тому +3

    What a good video and a beast of a car? Enjoy Nicole learning the right hand drive Respect from the UK really enjoyed the history and story of how he got the car and the chemistry between you guys was cool. Really love the overhead rear camera review like being in gran turismo, I wonder if anyone else was worried that kit was going to get scraped when you came off that kerb 🤣